cut slabs
Cut the slabs that reach the end of the conveyor.
Rubber cutting machine tenders operate the machine that cuts rubber stock into slabs. They take the slab of the conveyor and put it on a pallet, spraying a chemical solution on each slab to prevent sticking.
Competences and skills
17 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesspray slabs
Spray with chemical solution the slabs one by one to prevent sticking and cover them with a layer of canvas sheet.
Sector-specific
2 competencesadjust the rubber machines
Set up the rubber machines as required by specifications, regulating their speed, pressure and temperature.
load heavy items on pallets
Use lifting equipment and machines to stack weighty products such as stone slabs or bricks on portable platforms so that they can be stored and moved.
Cross-sector
5 competencesmanipulate rubber products
Use tools and equipment in order to form rubber parts or rubber end products, by performing operations such as cutting, shaping or cementing.
measure materials
Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.
operate lifting equipment
Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.
prepare rubber materials
Prepare and place correctly the rubber materials in order to be assembled.
replace filled pallets
Replace the pallets already filled with slabs with empty ones, using a lifting machine.
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competenceshandle delivery of raw materials
Receive raw materials from the suppliers. Check their quality and accuracy and move them into the warehouse. Make sure that raw materials are adequately stored until they are required by the production department.
support management of raw materials
Support management of raw materials and plants required by the department for production. Oversee the needs for material and notify when stock levels reach re-order levels.
Cross-sector
6 competencescheck quality of raw materials
Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.
cope with manufacturing deadlines pressure
Cope with a tight schedule on the manufacturing processes level and take the necessary actions when deadlines approach or when some processes fail.
fasten rubber goods
Fasten ferrules, buckles, straps, to rubber goods.
inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
report defective manufacturing materials
Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
verify product specifications
Check heights, colour and other attributes of finished product against specifications.